JFK SkyClub - The WORST I've ever seen
Oct 25, 2017, 9:34 pm
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Not all of AA's flounge visitors at JFK are going on a transatlantic. Some are arriving from an int'l flight and connecting to a domestic flight.
I like to see Delta offer a similar premium lounge experience at JFK i.e. good complimentary champagne (at least a Bollinger like what AA provides), good complimentary hot food in either self-serving buffet form and/or a dedicated dining area. I would fly Delta to Europe more out of JFK if they provided an equivalent lounge experience.
I like to see Delta offer a similar premium lounge experience at JFK i.e. good complimentary champagne (at least a Bollinger like what AA provides), good complimentary hot food in either self-serving buffet form and/or a dedicated dining area. I would fly Delta to Europe more out of JFK if they provided an equivalent lounge experience.
Oct 25, 2017, 10:02 pm
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I'm not a very frequent DL flyer, but what I do find offensive is if I'm in a paid premium international seat (or transcon), I have to pay for a superior beverage. I don't when I'm flying AA (either drink chits in an airport without Flagship, or Flagship lounge), or on a foreign carrier. I have only been to the JFK T4 lounge once - very crowded. Food selection ok. Set up a bit annoying. Little paper plates, a joke. I'll be there again soon ... bar open at 6am?
Oct 25, 2017, 10:08 pm
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Oct 26, 2017, 6:11 am
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I'm not a very frequent DL flyer, but what I do find offensive is if I'm in a paid premium international seat (or transcon), I have to pay for a superior beverage. I don't when I'm flying AA (either drink chits in an airport without Flagship, or Flagship lounge), or on a foreign carrier. I have only been to the JFK T4 lounge once - very crowded. Food selection ok. Set up a bit annoying. Little paper plates, a joke. I'll be there again soon ... bar open at 6am?
Oct 26, 2017, 9:22 am
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SFO and SEA have real china and flatware. Maybe others do as well not sure. I'm thinking other lounges will head this direction as they remodel and add more dishwashing capacity.
Oct 26, 2017, 9:22 am
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Oct 26, 2017, 9:52 am
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Oct 26, 2017, 11:16 am
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I was in this club yesterday and there were multiple parties (one of 3 and another of 4) who were employees flying non-rev. The group of 3 were all employees and my guess is the group of 4 just had 1 employee in it.
I was under the impression (perhaps incorrectly) that people flying NRSA were not allowed in the club.
I was under the impression (perhaps incorrectly) that people flying NRSA were not allowed in the club.
Oct 26, 2017, 11:24 am
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I don't believe that nonrevs or for that matter DL employees in general get club access simply by virtue of nonrev travel or being employees. However if they have some other access credential or membership available to any member of the traveling public, then I don't see why they would be excluded either.
Oct 26, 2017, 11:30 am
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I don't believe that nonrevs or for that matter DL employees in general get club access simply by virtue of nonrev travel or being employees. However if they have some other access credential or membership available to any member of the traveling public, then I don't see why they would be excluded either.
Oct 26, 2017, 11:32 am
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I agree...but they were not the traveling public they were employees traveling for free or at a discount. If they have paid for a ticket and have ability for access (on their own, not I know X who works the check in counter and they will let us in) then I have absolutely no problem.
Oct 26, 2017, 11:35 am
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Oct 26, 2017, 11:43 am
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I agree...but they were not the traveling public they were employees traveling for free or at a discount. If they have paid for a ticket and have ability for access (on their own, not I know X who works the check in counter and they will let us in) then I have absolutely no problem.
But given that people with a regular Sky Club membership can access the SC even if they flying another airline, I personally find it hard to get too worked up about someone with otherwise-valid creds accessing the club on a nonrev ticket as opposed to a revenue ticket, but if that's something you care about that's fine too
Oct 26, 2017, 12:46 pm
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